Wales had the best October sales result in the UK, with a 3.86% rise over the same month last year, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.

Wales sold 5,704 units in October. However, sales year-to-date were down by 4.15%.

England saw a 1.43% rise in October, Northern Ireland saw a 5.86% drop and Scotland had the biggest drop, with sales falling by 7.22%.

UK		Oct-2005		Oct-2006		% change		YTD previous		YTD		% change
England		129,370		131,215		1.43		1,793,950		1,733,319		-3.38
Northern Ireland		3,928		3,698		-5.86		59,100		60,093		1.68
Scotland		12,946		12,011		-7.22		177,613		172,031		-3.14
Wales		5,492		5,704		3.86		80,027		76,707		-4.15
Grand total		151,736		152,628		0.59		2,110,690		2,042,150		-3.25

Note: Channel Islands & Isle of Man new car registrations not included